hurriedly-changed
|hur-ried-ly-changed|
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/ˈhʌridli tʃeɪndʒd/
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/ˈhʌrɪdli tʃeɪndʒd/
(hurriedly)
quick alteration
Etymology
'hurriedly' originates from 'hurry,' which comes from Middle English 'hurren,' meaning 'to move with haste.' 'Changed' comes from Old French 'changier,' meaning 'to alter or exchange.'
'hurriedly' evolved from the Middle English 'hurren' and 'changed' from the Old French 'changier,' eventually forming the modern English phrase 'hurriedly-changed.'
Initially, 'hurriedly' meant 'with haste,' and 'changed' meant 'to alter.' Together, they convey the idea of something being altered quickly.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
altered or modified in a quick or rushed manner.
The hurriedly-changed schedule caused confusion among the attendees.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 14:11
